DMC 522 — Fern Green

• DMC 3053

  Green Gray

  ΔE 1.9

• DMC 3052

  Green Gray Medium

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3022

  Brown Gray Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 523

  Fern Green Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 989

  Forest Green

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3013

  Khaki Green Light

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3347

  Yellow Green Medium

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 522?

DMC 522 is Fern Green, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #969E7E — RGB 150, 158, 126 and HSL 75°, 14%, 56% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Fern Green?

Fern Green is DMC 522, and it converts to Anchor 860. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 522?

DMC 522 (Fern Green) converts to Anchor 860. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 522?

DMC 522 (Fern Green) is #969E7E in hex — that's RGB 150, 158, 126 or HSL 75°, 14%, 56%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 522?

To build dimension, flank DMC 522 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Fern Green Light (DMC 523) sits at 64% for highlights, and Green Gray Medium (DMC 3052) at 49% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 522?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 522 are Green Gray (DMC 3053), Green Gray Medium (DMC 3052), Brown Gray Medium (DMC 3022), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 522 is out of stock.